Would you ride the ‘flying EYEBROW’? Bizarre 18-wheel drive ATV prototype billed as a cross between a centipede and an electric jet ski can traverse mud, sand, rocks and WATER
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Would you ride the ‘flying EYEBROW’? Bizarre 18-wheel drive ATV prototype billed as a cross between a centipede and an electric jet ski can traverse mud, sand, rocks and WATER
- The eco-friendly prototype is both an electric off-road vehicle and a vessel
- It also features a suspension system where each of the 18 wheels has its own motor
It has been described as a ‘flying eyebrow’, centipede and an electric jet ski.
But one thing is certain: this bizarre 18-wheel ATV is certainly special to see.
The eco-friendly prototype is both an all-terrain vehicle and a craft capable of traversing rocks, sand, mud and even water.
Even more incredible, it has an innovative suspension system where each of the 18 wheels has its own electric motor, allowing for adjustable movements.
This allows them to act like toothbrush bristles while adapting to multiple terrains, including overcoming obstacles higher than 7.9 inches (20 cm) without loss of speed.
Strange: It’s been described as a “flying eyebrow,” centipede, and an electric jet ski. But one thing is certain: this bizarre 18-wheel ATV is certainly special to see
Finnish company 18 Wheels first unveiled a prototype last year, but will unveil an updated version in October.
Our ATV does not destroy the soil, is environmentally safe and has significantly better dynamic performance and cross-country capability than any other ATV.
In the video showing the first model, the electric ATV can be seen clearing jagged rocks, banging over logs and driving through shallow water with little effort.
‘Our all-terrain vehicle is capable of overcoming large obstacles at high speed,” says inventor and founder of 18 Wheels, Eldar Aliev.
The eco-friendly prototype is both an all-terrain vehicle and a craft capable of traversing rocks, sand, mud and even water
Even more incredible, it has an innovative suspension system where each of the 18 wheels has its own electric motor, allowing for adjustable movements
This allows them to act like toothbrush bristles while adapting to multiple terrains, including overcoming obstacles higher than 7.9 inches (20 cm) without loss of speed
“I mean rocks up to 14 inches high, fallen trees, curbs, and even stairs.
“Our all-terrain vehicle can drive over stairs. I dare say no other vehicle on this planet can do that.”
He added: “Our all-terrain vehicle exerts very low pressure on the ground, so it does not damage the soil, grass and lawn.”
Aliev said his company was now looking to make further investment ahead of the release of its second pre-production prototype later this year.
On its website, 18 Wheels also states that it plans to conduct test drives of the prototype for anyone who wants to try it.
Finnish company 18 Wheels first unveiled a prototype last year, but will unveil an updated version in October
On its website, 18 Wheels also states that it plans to conduct test drives of the prototype for anyone who wants to try it
WHAT CAN THE ‘FLYING EYEBROW’ PROTOTYPE DO?
Our ATV does not destroy the soil, is environmentally safe and has significantly better dynamic performance and cross-country capability than any other ATV.
The environmentally friendly prototype from 18 Wheels is both an off-road vehicle and a vessel.
It can traverse:
- Sand
- Jagged rocks
- Mud
- Tree stumps
- curbs
- Fallen trees
- Water
It features an innovative suspension system where each of the 18 wheels has its own electric motor, allowing adjustable movements.
This allows them to act like toothbrush bristles while adapting to multiple terrains, including overcoming obstacles higher than 7.9 inches (20 cm) without loss of speed.